How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Canada

Canadians are a diverse group, but one thing they stand united in is their devotion to whooping it up every December 31st to usher in the new year. For the most part, people gather together at homes or in restaurants and bars, drink champagne, dance, and socialize until the countdown at midnight. Many communities stage fireworks displays. Here are some of the most notable events taking place across the country this New Year's Eve.

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Vancouver, British Columbia

British Columbia welcomes in the new year a full four and a half hours after St. John's, Newfoundland, on the other side of the country.

In Edmonton, Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation gets wrapped up in Churchill Square. This free event is alcohol-free and family friendly.

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Ottawa, Ontario

The nation's capital has plenty to celebrate this year as the country wraps up its celebration of the 150th year of Canada being a country. Check out Ottawa's New Year's Eve agenda.

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Niagara Falls, Ontario

Tens of thousands gather outside at Queen Victoria Park, in front of the Falls to whoop it up on New Year's Eve. Festivities include a free, live concert and fireworks 9 PM and midnight. See Clifton Hill Events Calendar for details.

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Toronto, Ontario

Toronto's public transit is free New Year's Eve, so leave the car at home. Also free is an open-air concert at Nathan Phillips Square, in front of Toronto City Hall, which caps off the season's Cavalcade of Lights.

Get that resolution to get in shape under way with Midnight Run Toronto, which hosts a 5K run at 12 a.m. and post party.